During Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo, taking place in Barcelona this week, Gartner experts presented key emerging supply chain technology trends that will support new business models, augment and automate decision making, and foster ecosystem collaboration.
AI-enabled vision systems are novel hyper-automation solutions that combine industrial 3D cameras, computer vision software, and advanced AI pattern recognition technologies. These solutions leverage high-resolution vision systems combined with AI’s advanced pattern recognition capabilities and machine learning (ML) to radically change how many processes previously dependent on manual human inputs are performed.
“Companies are looking beyond traditional solutions as pressures mount to continuously improve operational process performance,” said Carly West, Senior Director Analyst in the Gartner Supply Chain Practice. “AI-enabled vision systems will propagate quickly in warehouse operations as the value proposition is so evident; not only for inventory management, but also monitoring that can identify safety issues and ergonomic problems for workers in real time.”
